Why Chinese trader thinks Indian clients are ‘hard’ to work with

A Chinese electronics trader has ignited a social media debate after stating that working with Indian clients can be problematic. Jay Chen, who works in global sourcing and electronic components, posted a video on Instagram discussing his encounters with Indian clients. Chen argued that there are two primary reasons why working with Indian clients is difficult.

Firstly, many Indian clients are price-conscious, often requesting samples and considering high prices as a concern. Second, Chen suggested that there might be a significant number of scammers among Indian clients. Despite acknowledging that his first overseas customer was from India, Chen expressed appreciation for the order received from them.

His generalization sparked strong reactions, with several users disagreeing with his claims. Some users pointed out the irony of Chinese people making similar generalizations about India while scamming the world, while others highlighted the importance of understanding that both markets compete to offer the cheapest prices to the global market.

However, the size of the Indian market is vast, making it challenging for newcomers to gain customer trust. Nevertheless, once established, Indian clients can provide substantial order volumes.